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Deadpool Corps (Collected Editions)
Deadpool Corps, Vol. 1: Pool-Pocalypse Now
Deadpool in spaaaaace! When the universe is in peril, there's only one hero who can protect us: Deadpool! (Wait, that can't be right...) The consciousness-sapping cosmic entity called the Awareness has wiped out the free will of millions of planets - and it will take the combined might, cunning and unbridled insanity of the Deadpool Corps to stop it from destroying the galaxy! Handpicked from the cream of the alternate-universe crop, Lady Deadpool, Kid Deadpool, Dogpool and Zombie Headpool join the original Merc with a Mouth on an incredible interstellar adventure. If they can keep the in-fighting, vicious swordplay and binge drinking to a minimum, this crew of crazies just might just stand a chance. Collecting DEADPOOL CORPS #1-6.
168 pages, Hardcover
Published January 1, 2010
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About the author
Victor Gischler
371 books414 followersVictor Gischler is an American author of humorous crime fiction.
Gischler's debut novel Gun Monkeys was nominated for the Edgar Award, and his novel Shotgun Opera was an Anthony Award finalist. His work has been translated into Italian, French, Spanish and Japanese. He earned a Ph.D. in English at the University of Southern Mississippi. His fifth novel Go-Go Girls of the Apocalypse was published in 2008 by the Touchstone/Fireside imprint of Simon & Schuster.
He has also writes American comic books like The Punisher: Frank Castle, Wolverine and Deadpool for Marvel Comics. Gischler worked on X-Men "Curse of the Mutants" starting in the Death of Dracula one-shot and continued in X-Men #1.
Gun Monkeys has been optioned for a film adaptation, with Lee Goldberg writing the script and Ryuhei Kitamura penciled in to direct.
Gischler's debut novel Gun Monkeys was nominated for the Edgar Award, and his novel Shotgun Opera was an Anthony Award finalist. His work has been translated into Italian, French, Spanish and Japanese. He earned a Ph.D. in English at the University of Southern Mississippi. His fifth novel Go-Go Girls of the Apocalypse was published in 2008 by the Touchstone/Fireside imprint of Simon & Schuster.
He has also writes American comic books like The Punisher: Frank Castle, Wolverine and Deadpool for Marvel Comics. Gischler worked on X-Men "Curse of the Mutants" starting in the Death of Dracula one-shot and continued in X-Men #1.
Gun Monkeys has been optioned for a film adaptation, with Lee Goldberg writing the script and Ryuhei Kitamura penciled in to direct.
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February 26, 2015
I am frankly amazed that I enjoyed this. I've read a ton of Deadpool lately, and almost without fail it has been terrible. But, as I noted in my review of the Deadpool Corps Prelude, Victor Gischler has managed to create a really interesting, funny team out of these multiverse Deadpools, each with their own distinct, if still Deadpudlian (nice), personalities.
Now, is this book gonna win the famous Pulitzer Prize for Comic Books? No. It's nothing particularly new, plotwise, and in fact just kind of jumps from thing to thing with no clear direction. We're given the information that there's a Big Bad at the end that the Deadpools need to defeat, but we aren't really given any information about HOW they need to do this. They just go off and do it. It's pretty devoid of any actual plot.
But in this case, I say who cares. This is written much more like an episodic series than a serialized one, with the Deadpools encountering various enemies along the way to their ultimate goal, and defeating them in some kind of Looney Tunes way just about every time that really works for the type of comedy Deadpool tends to dwell in.
Now, the only real problem I have with this book (besides Liefeld's art which I all but refuse to acknowledge), which only comes up a few times, is it is very clearly written by a "Dude." Lady Deadpool is essentially boobs on a stick in some situations, and as usual Deadpool, the most annoying human being in the galaxy who also happens to be horrifically disfigured, seduces women with the greatest of ease. It's pretty dumb and boils women down to essentially vessels filled with only the aching desire for men. If this wasn't part of this series, I'd have really loved it. As such, I can just say I enjoyed it, but highly doubt I'd ever revisit it.
Now, is this book gonna win the famous Pulitzer Prize for Comic Books? No. It's nothing particularly new, plotwise, and in fact just kind of jumps from thing to thing with no clear direction. We're given the information that there's a Big Bad at the end that the Deadpools need to defeat, but we aren't really given any information about HOW they need to do this. They just go off and do it. It's pretty devoid of any actual plot.
But in this case, I say who cares. This is written much more like an episodic series than a serialized one, with the Deadpools encountering various enemies along the way to their ultimate goal, and defeating them in some kind of Looney Tunes way just about every time that really works for the type of comedy Deadpool tends to dwell in.
Now, the only real problem I have with this book (besides Liefeld's art which I all but refuse to acknowledge), which only comes up a few times, is it is very clearly written by a "Dude." Lady Deadpool is essentially boobs on a stick in some situations, and as usual Deadpool, the most annoying human being in the galaxy who also happens to be horrifically disfigured, seduces women with the greatest of ease. It's pretty dumb and boils women down to essentially vessels filled with only the aching desire for men. If this wasn't part of this series, I'd have really loved it. As such, I can just say I enjoyed it, but highly doubt I'd ever revisit it.
January 4, 2014
There are a couple of good yuks here.
But a lot of it feels repetitious. Also one of Deadpool's asides captures an obvious flaw in the book: There are actually too many Deadpools. And they're not well differentiated, except for the mildly sexist subplot about Lady Deadpool wanting people to think that she is beautiful. (It used to be that "regular Deadpool" also had a thing about his appearance, but that seems to have passed quietly into the night.)
Also Deadpool is once again more powerful than he should be. In particular, the idea that he would keep regenerating when pitched into the heart of a star. That really shows that they've gone too far past the limitations on the character that are necessary to create stakes.
But a lot of it feels repetitious. Also one of Deadpool's asides captures an obvious flaw in the book: There are actually too many Deadpools. And they're not well differentiated, except for the mildly sexist subplot about Lady Deadpool wanting people to think that she is beautiful. (It used to be that "regular Deadpool" also had a thing about his appearance, but that seems to have passed quietly into the night.)
Also Deadpool is once again more powerful than he should be. In particular, the idea that he would keep regenerating when pitched into the heart of a star. That really shows that they've gone too far past the limitations on the character that are necessary to create stakes.
October 19, 2012
One word describes how bad the art was in this book: ...Leifeld.....
The writing wasn't as good as the other Deadpool series. I laughed at times, chuckled at others. Basically I read it as a space opera spoof. No biggie. But the art... oh dear God.... How do you get past that? Even the fill-in artist on issue 6 was bad (partially because I think he was working off of Leifeld's unfinished page layouts).
Honestly I'm glad I only bought it for $5 at a clearance sale, because this book was barely worth it. I'll still with the original Deadpool series or Uncanny X-force, thank you very much.
The writing wasn't as good as the other Deadpool series. I laughed at times, chuckled at others. Basically I read it as a space opera spoof. No biggie. But the art... oh dear God.... How do you get past that? Even the fill-in artist on issue 6 was bad (partially because I think he was working off of Leifeld's unfinished page layouts).
Honestly I'm glad I only bought it for $5 at a clearance sale, because this book was barely worth it. I'll still with the original Deadpool series or Uncanny X-force, thank you very much.
July 14, 2016
So if you ever wondered what it would be like if multiple Deadpools were in one comicbook...here it is! It was decent, but not as good as Deadpool comics I have read before. I do not regret reading it, but i doubt I would read it again. Fun fact: the artist is none other than Deadpool's controversial creator Rob Liefeld. Though it was made in the 2010s, it looks every bit a Liefeld creation--take that as you will.
January 8, 2015
Quickly reminded why I love Deadpool so damn much. Though he has a bit of a run for his money now, with Lady Deadpool. Oh hell, I love ALL his incarnations! Loved this comic like mad crazy (pun intended). Can't wait to read more. *squee!*
December 18, 2018
Plotwise, this is only so-so. It has occasional moments of humor, but most of it fell pretty flat with me. The real problem is the art. It has to take a truly impressive amount of determination to be a professional artist for decades without improving.
July 24, 2024
It was thin on plot but so much fun - absolutely bonkers to read, but engaging and exactly how I imagined a bunch of Deadpools teaming up together would look like.
TW for violence, blood, gore, sexist comments, alcohol, sex mentions, guns.
TW for violence, blood, gore, sexist comments, alcohol, sex mentions, guns.
September 18, 2024
Crap. Not sure who enjoys a mindless tale like this. Deadpool has been commercialised extensively like Wolverine and Spiderman.
June 9, 2025
The pretty face worked for me because of the twist, and the elders seemed to be used for the correct amount of gravity and foolishness.
June 24, 2025
Excellent and fun, especially after watching Deadpool and Wolverine.
February 5, 2024
Middle-of-the-road Deadpool fare. Very "Daniel Way" Deadpool, if that makes sense. Fun if you enjoy half-funny Deadpool memes, but not-so-much if you're looking for the introspection that actually makes the character any good. A missed opportunity given how many distorted mirrors Wade gets to stare in the face.
June 8, 2017
What happens when 5 different Deadpool join to fight a big baddie in space?
Last time, we got introduced to Kid Deadpool (Kidpool), Dog Deadpool (Dogpool) and re-introduced to Lady Deadpool and Zombie Headpool. So it's about time we see them making some trouble/action as a team... As a corps... As the Deadpool Corps!
It's best you don't expect the least seriousness or actual emotions you know from the older stories with Deadpool. This is just one ride of craziness, silliness and the most absurd situation you can imagine.
Although the story keeps it pretty simple, you can't but laugh (or at least smile) during situations you knew were going to happen. Although not in the specific way Victor Gischler shows you.
The characters are well-written, although I think Kidpool could use some more depth. Headpool already got a whole story in 'Deadpool, Merc with a Mouth: Head Trip, and I can imagine Dogpool isn't the easiest character to give a main role in a story.
The chemistry between Lady Deadpool and Deadpool keeps suprising me in every way. They know they're theoretically the same person, but you can clearly see their bond is stronger than just 'colleagues'.
Although you get reminded that any woman with good looks, succeeds to get Deadpool's attention... If you know what I mean...
The only thing that bothered me a bit was the art. Mostly the way they portray the faces (masks) of Lady Deadool and Deadpool. It looks like if they can only look 'angry', without any proper change of emotion. But don't get me wrong... All the other things surrounding the art are just marvellous!
Last time, we got introduced to Kid Deadpool (Kidpool), Dog Deadpool (Dogpool) and re-introduced to Lady Deadpool and Zombie Headpool. So it's about time we see them making some trouble/action as a team... As a corps... As the Deadpool Corps!
It's best you don't expect the least seriousness or actual emotions you know from the older stories with Deadpool. This is just one ride of craziness, silliness and the most absurd situation you can imagine.
Although the story keeps it pretty simple, you can't but laugh (or at least smile) during situations you knew were going to happen. Although not in the specific way Victor Gischler shows you.
The characters are well-written, although I think Kidpool could use some more depth. Headpool already got a whole story in 'Deadpool, Merc with a Mouth: Head Trip, and I can imagine Dogpool isn't the easiest character to give a main role in a story.
The chemistry between Lady Deadpool and Deadpool keeps suprising me in every way. They know they're theoretically the same person, but you can clearly see their bond is stronger than just 'colleagues'.
Although you get reminded that any woman with good looks, succeeds to get Deadpool's attention... If you know what I mean...
The only thing that bothered me a bit was the art. Mostly the way they portray the faces (masks) of Lady Deadool and Deadpool. It looks like if they can only look 'angry', without any proper change of emotion. But don't get me wrong... All the other things surrounding the art are just marvellous!
November 12, 2023
My favorite story of my favorite superhero - fantastically meta, strange, and hilarious.
August 29, 2013
Deadpool Corps, Volume 1 & Volume 2
К превеликому сожалению, "Deadpool Corps" оказался не таким шикарным как "Deadpool: Merc With a Mount", продолжением которого он и является. С другой стороны, это все-таки хороший комикс, да и если его сравнить с "Deadpool Corps Prelude", то он просто великолепный. Это история Корпуса Дэдпула, который был собран для того, что спасти вселенную от ужасной угрозы. Приготовитесь к тому, что это произведение будет больше напоминать не обычные комиксы про супергероев (ну и типичные комиксы про Дэдпула), а какую-то космическую фантастику в стиле "Star Trek" или "Star Wars" (и да, различные отсылки присутствуют).
Основным минусом можно считать сильную растянутость сюжета. В этом томе не слишком много событий, поэтому эту историю вполне можно было бы уместить не в двенадцать выпусков, а хотя бы в восемь, и тогда бы в комиксе отсутствовали скучные места, в которых ничего не происходит, и когда ты зевать начинаешь от скуки.
Так же на руку не сыграл тот факт, что тут не особо много убойного юмора и довольно малое количество искрометных диалогов и прекрасных шуток, которыми обычно славятся комиксы про болтливого наемника. То есть, и юмор и шикарные диалоги есть, но их мало, что также же усугубляет положение с малым количеством интересных событий.
Этот комикс не назовешь насыщенным действием, но в нем довольно красивый рисунок, множество прекрасных персонажей, оригинальный и безбашенный сценарий, много экшена, юмора и отличных диалогов. Несомненно, местами он ��тановится нудным и скучным, что не дает ему переплюнуть лучшие истории про Пула, но все-таки это хороший комикс, который смело можно советовать к прочтению.
К превеликому сожалению, "Deadpool Corps" оказался не таким шикарным как "Deadpool: Merc With a Mount", продолжением которого он и является. С другой стороны, это все-таки хороший комикс, да и если его сравнить с "Deadpool Corps Prelude", то он просто великолепный. Это история Корпуса Дэдпула, который был собран для того, что спасти вселенную от ужасной угрозы. Приготовитесь к тому, что это произведение будет больше напоминать не обычные комиксы про супергероев (ну и типичные комиксы про Дэдпула), а какую-то космическую фантастику в стиле "Star Trek" или "Star Wars" (и да, различные отсылки присутствуют).
Основным минусом можно считать сильную растянутость сюжета. В этом томе не слишком много событий, поэтому эту историю вполне можно было бы уместить не в двенадцать выпусков, а хотя бы в восемь, и тогда бы в комиксе отсутствовали скучные места, в которых ничего не происходит, и когда ты зевать начинаешь от скуки.
Так же на руку не сыграл тот факт, что тут не особо много убойного юмора и довольно малое количество искрометных диалогов и прекрасных шуток, которыми обычно славятся комиксы про болтливого наемника. То есть, и юмор и шикарные диалоги есть, но их мало, что также же усугубляет положение с малым количеством интересных событий.
Этот комикс не назовешь насыщенным действием, но в нем довольно красивый рисунок, множество прекрасных персонажей, оригинальный и безбашенный сценарий, много экшена, юмора и отличных диалогов. Несомненно, местами он ��тановится нудным и скучным, что не дает ему переплюнуть лучшие истории про Пула, но все-таки это хороший комикс, который смело можно советовать к прочтению.
February 8, 2016
A kandidát na nejhorší deadpoolovskou sérii je...
Gischler je fascinující. Nejdřív napíše rozvleklý příběh se zombí hlavou plný sexismu, který ale má sem tam hezkou scénu/zábavnou hlášku a vaz mu lámala hlavně délka. Pak najednou dostane nápad udělat tým alternativních Deadpoolů a Marvel mu dopřeje ten luxus udělat Prelude a každou postavu ve vlastním sešitě představit (a to se mu opravdu povedlo, bylo to zábavné a já se začal na Corps i docela těšit). A co udělá tady? Vezme tyhle šílené deadpoolovské postavičky (pes, děcko, kozatka, zombí hlava a DP), dá je do rakety... a nic. Kdybych nekoukal na obrázky, tak vůbec nevim kdo mluvím, protože se všichni chovají úplně stejně nudně a nezajímavě, snad až na našeho Deadpoola, který je najednou psán poměrně seriozně a snaží se být dobrým leadrem. To všechno v magnifikatní kresbě maestra Liefelda. Ten galaktický hrdina-motorkář má být parodie na Loba?
Někde u třetího sešitu jsem nad tímhle zlomil důl a další dva už spíš proletěl.
Gischler je fascinující. Nejdřív napíše rozvleklý příběh se zombí hlavou plný sexismu, který ale má sem tam hezkou scénu/zábavnou hlášku a vaz mu lámala hlavně délka. Pak najednou dostane nápad udělat tým alternativních Deadpoolů a Marvel mu dopřeje ten luxus udělat Prelude a každou postavu ve vlastním sešitě představit (a to se mu opravdu povedlo, bylo to zábavné a já se začal na Corps i docela těšit). A co udělá tady? Vezme tyhle šílené deadpoolovské postavičky (pes, děcko, kozatka, zombí hlava a DP), dá je do rakety... a nic. Kdybych nekoukal na obrázky, tak vůbec nevim kdo mluvím, protože se všichni chovají úplně stejně nudně a nezajímavě, snad až na našeho Deadpoola, který je najednou psán poměrně seriozně a snaží se být dobrým leadrem. To všechno v magnifikatní kresbě maestra Liefelda. Ten galaktický hrdina-motorkář má být parodie na Loba?
Někde u třetího sešitu jsem nad tímhle zlomil důl a další dva už spíš proletěl.
December 1, 2016
OK, so this is not actually the start of the story. There is a prequel volume which I didn't know about and haven't yet read. However, the story is readable without the prequel.
Overall, this was good. The space element is a definite shift from the Deadpool stories I've been reading, but it works - Star Wars and Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy references and all. There are really two story arcs here, so it's not as cohesive as it could be, and the tone is a little different than some of the other volumes I've read. It's also a bit sexist in parts (but is that entirely a surprise?). But it still has the humor and mayhem that a good Deadpool story requires. So it's not the best Deadpool arc I've encountered, but it's definitely an enjoyable start to a series I plan to continue.
And Corps' showdown with the Champion was one of my favorite moments in recent comic reading.
Overall, this was good. The space element is a definite shift from the Deadpool stories I've been reading, but it works - Star Wars and Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy references and all. There are really two story arcs here, so it's not as cohesive as it could be, and the tone is a little different than some of the other volumes I've read. It's also a bit sexist in parts (but is that entirely a surprise?). But it still has the humor and mayhem that a good Deadpool story requires. So it's not the best Deadpool arc I've encountered, but it's definitely an enjoyable start to a series I plan to continue.
And Corps' showdown with the Champion was one of my favorite moments in recent comic reading.
December 10, 2011
The art. The "art". THE ART. It really ruins this book. I could not get through the whole run of Deadpool Corps because my eyes wanted to go on strike. Which is a shame because I really loved the idea of it. The plot and writing were decent enough but the art. I just couldn't do it to myself, sorry. I love myself too much for that.
January 22, 2016
A lot of people seem to hate this book because of the art. I actually didn't mind Rob here. He's mostly drawing aliens, so his misproportionate bodies bother me far less.
This really is probably a 3.5 star rating. The story is easy enough to read but not overly memorable. The other 'pools are definitely funnier than the original here.
This really is probably a 3.5 star rating. The story is easy enough to read but not overly memorable. The other 'pools are definitely funnier than the original here.
February 17, 2011
When Gischler made the transition from novels to comics, I was skeptical. I laughed through this book, so this means I'm a believer. I've said it, and I'll say it again. I respect the writer who can keep up the craziness in a Deadpool book.
November 20, 2015
I can accept that Deadpool is supposed to be "mature" and "raunchy" but all the obnoxious gender stereotypes around the characterisation of Wanda Wilson (aka Lady Deadpool) just completely turned me off this series.
March 3, 2014
Best marvel title I've read in a long ass time. I appreciated the Star Wars references which seemed absolutely appropriate as the story took place in space. The humor was continuously spot on and endlessly enjoyable.
April 20, 2018
Haha yeah!! Loving it and how the whole multiverse was handled as well as the universe
Really well done so that everyone had their share of time bieng part of the narrative and can't wait to read the next one
Seriously loved it
Peace out
Really well done so that everyone had their share of time bieng part of the narrative and can't wait to read the next one
Seriously loved it
Peace out
March 27, 2011
Deadpool is crazy. Deadpool in space is crazier.
August 16, 2011
Really funny and fun stuff. Some of the gags had me literally cackling, and the use of the Champion is great.
December 12, 2011
The story is pretty blah.
The bad "Blue Meanie" aliens are yellow?
But, there are tons of Sci-Fi movie refrences and who can resist a taco loving anti-hero?
The bad "Blue Meanie" aliens are yellow?
But, there are tons of Sci-Fi movie refrences and who can resist a taco loving anti-hero?
March 24, 2012
Not as funny as some other recent DEADPOOL books,
but this one was chock full of dumb (college) humor none-the-less.
All the jokes about Hot-Pockets did crack me up!
but this one was chock full of dumb (college) humor none-the-less.
All the jokes about Hot-Pockets did crack me up!
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May 4, 2012Only issues 1 and 2.
July 30, 2012
My first foray into Deadpool. The way they took the Alien scooter and then ran leaving the blue guy on the planet cracked me up.
October 13, 2013
Good fun. I love the sarcastic humor of Deadpool, and the just bizarre storylines like this one with "the Awareness."
Very clever writing.
Very clever writing.
January 29, 2015
Deadpool has already become one of my favorites. So funny.
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